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What is the Staff Council?
The Staff Council is comprised of up to 15 individuals from various departments around campus and is constituted of 40% exempt staff, 40% non-exempt staff, and 20% at-large (either exempt or non-exempt). We are committed to providing all staff members the opportunity to succeed and grow in their work experience and to ensure that Colorado College is a desirable place of employment for everyone.
What's happening on the Staff Council at the present time?
The Staff Council's primary focus at the moment is our memo to President Celeste and Tom Nycum regarding the upcoming Parking Fees. We've also created an online petition for any members of the community to express support for the memo and add their names to the list of people who would like our questions answered publicly by May 1st, 2006.
In addition, we're working with Human Resources about the fact that non-exempt staff will need to start entering time sheets to comply with federal laws.
We're also working on finalizing the election of new Staff Council members for the coming year, and securing nominations for all open staff positions on campus committees.
As always, we endeavor to represent the Colorado College staff as well and accurately as we possibly can.
What does the Staff Council do?
This is best described in the Mission Statement:
The mission of the Staff Council is to represent the interests and concerns of the staff of Colorado College as they work to fulfill the mission and goals of Colorado College . This is accomplished by:
• Serving as an advocate for staff regarding issues of organizational climate;
• Providing an opportunity to gather and share questions, concerns, and comments about general and specific college issues;
• Serving in an advisory role to the college's senior leadership, including but not limited to, salary and benefits;
• Facilitating and encouraging collegiality and cooperation among staff and with other constituencies on campus;
• Collecting and disseminating information pertinent to staff issues to increase awareness of college policies;
• Developing recommendations for new policies or changes in policies pertaining to staff and submitting them to appropriate offices on campus;
• Promoting professional development opportunities;
• Soliciting and nominating colleagues to campus committees.
What are the Staff Council's core values?
As members of the Colorado College community, we endorse and support the college's values. In addition, we amplify them in the following ways:
• honor the life of the mind as the central focus of our common endeavor
We believe that staff should enjoy meaningful participation in the academic mission and receive support for personal and professional growth.
• value all persons and seek to learn from their diverse experiences and perspectives
We believe that Colorado College has committed to a course of respectful interaction and the creation and sustenance of a supportive, open organizational climate.
• practice intellectual honesty and live with integrity
We believe that all staff are valued participants in the Colorado College community, and such participation requires honest and forthright discussion of concerns.
• serve as stewards of the traditions and resources of Colorado College
We believe that staff have an obligation to seek out efficiency, and that they deserve recognition for such efforts.
• nurture a sense of place and an ethic of environmental sustainability
We believe that sustainability - writ large - means going beyond environmental ethics and counting the total cost of ownership of our endeavors.
• encourage engagement and social responsibility at local, national and global levels
We believe that staff should participate in campus processes and activities as full members of the Colorado College community .
• seek excellence, constantly assessing our policies and programs.
We believe that improving processes requires input from those most affected, and that the college benefits from staff participation .
How can I contact the Staff Council?
Just send an email to "Staff Council Mailing List" listed in Outlook's Global Address List (StaffCouncil@ColoradoCollege.edu). Or, if you prefer, contact any individual member.
You can also send us an anonymous message (Click Here).
How can I nominate someone for committee membership?
If you would like to nominate someone for an open seat on a committe, please fill out our online nomination form (Click Here).
When and where does the Staff Council meet?
We meet once every block. Click Here and check the sidebar to see when and where the next meeting will be held.
Can I bring my concerns or questions to the Staff Council?
Absolutely. The Staff Council is a facilitator for issues of importance to all staff. We provide an environment in which your concerns, questions, comments, and complaints can be heard. We will provide guidance and communicate your specific concerns, requests and/or suggestions to the appropriate individual or group as necessary. Let us know how we can help you.
The Staff Council recommends that you see your supervisor or the Human Resources Department first when a work or performance related problem occurs.
If you believe you have been discriminated against or harassed, please follow the complaint procedures outlined in Colorado College's Anti-Discrimination Policy found in your handbook. Colorado College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, or sexual orientation in its educational programs and activities or employment practices.
Can I voice my opinion to the Staff Council anonymously?
Yes, simply Click Here to fill out our anonymous Feedback Form.
Send questions or comments to: StaffCouncil@ColoradoCollege.edu
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